My name is Emerson, and I have a problem. I’m not too proud to admit it. It became apparent to me the other day when I was shaving. We all have routines. Right? And sometimes they become so repetitive that we go into “auto pilot” mode and don’t even need to think about it anymore. […]
Following often-hectic periods of striving, outward reaching, we sometimes encounter quiet periods of soulful reflection—reaching-in. Breathing in. Breathing out. Reaching in. Reaching out. Carefully and consciously, we integrate the two aspects. We trust that the cycle will produce increased awareness, purposeful clarity or even wisdom. Sometimes in the process, we may discover truths about ourselves. […]
Cheryl woke up this morning with a song repeating in her head. As usual, she sings the song aloud. From that point, the song moves into both our heads, and we find ourselves humming, singing, or whistling the tune all day—much like a an advertising jingle or chorus of a pop tune. Today’s song was […]
Everything can change dramatically within 24 hours—all in the course of a day. We understand that change happens constantly, yet rarely anticipate what could occur. An event can be tragic and totally life-changing or just a minor shift that still makes a difference. Our personal interpretation of the event determines its impact on us, which […]
We circled the flickering campfire as the balmy day gave way to a cool evening breeze. Quietly inspired by the massive peaks standing watch over the rugged southern California landscape, a momentary hush fell upon us. The day’s end encouraged reflection. Clearly this was a Kumbaya moment, with the expectation of guitar accompaniment. Our daughter […]
“I began to piece together another part of the puzzle—one that was hidden deep in our DNA. I found that we inherit the emotions and beliefs of our ancestors. Programmed into our very cells, these deeply embedded patterns influence our health, wealth, and relationships.” Margaret Ruby, a pioneer in the fields of personal growth and […]
We’ve all heard sayings, proverbs, and little reminders about how we should live our lives. “A stitch in time saves nine,” reminds us to be careful observers, possibly reducing more work later. “A watched pot never boils,” nudges us to do useful things, not waste time doing something that has no effect. But an adage […]
What does it mean to become a grandparent? Hmm. Could be a question for the Magic 8 Ball. We don’t remember being asked if we wanted to be grandparents, nor did we ever try to influence the process with pressure or even subtle hints. For us, our children have always been gifts of a lifetime. […]
The poetry, music and insights of Brandi Carlile
One afternoon, we were taking plant clippings to the local disposal site, and found 7 kittens, no more than one week old, hiding around the bags of leaves and lost in the nearby woods. They were easy to find because of their desperate cries—save me, take me in! That little discovery set us on a […]
